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Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas on an unforgettable journey through Spiti Valley. From the lush valleys of Kinnaur and charming villages of Sangla to the dramatic landscapes of Spiti, explore ancient monasteries, high-altitude villages, scenic mountain roads and iconic landmarks. With comfortable stays, scenic drives and a fun travel crew, this 9-day journey is the perfect blend of adventure, culture and unforgettable mountain memories.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
The overnight escape into the mountains
Your Spiti story begins under city lights. Meet your Trip Captain and your soon-to-be squad, settle into a comfy Volvo and let the plains melt into pine-scented mountain air.
Departure from Delhi (Kashmere Gate) around 10 PM / 11 PM.
Meet your Trip Captain and fellow travellers.
Overnight Volvo ride towards Shimla.
Dinner on Day 1 is self-paid.
ABOUT SHIMLA
Once the summer capital of British India, Shimla sits at about 2,200 m among deodar forests. Colonial buildings, the Ridge and Mall Road make it the perfect gateway to the high Himalayas.
Kashmere Gate – 10 PM / 11 PM – Overnight Volvo
THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Pine forests, rivers & the gateway to Kinnaur
Wake up in the hills! Freshen up in Shimla, hop onto your Tempo Traveller and chase the Sutlej deep into Kinnaur, where apple orchards meet snow peaks.
Reach Shimla around 7 AM to 8 AM and freshen up at casual restaurants.
Explore the ornate Kinnaur Gate and the mighty Karcham Dam.
Breakfast is self-paid.
Reach Sangla around 6 PM to 8 PM.
Dinner included.
ABOUT SANGLA VALLEY
Carved by the Baspa River and ringed by the Kinner Kailash range, Sangla is a fairytale valley of wooden Kinnauri houses, apple orchards and 360-degree mountain views.
Kinnaur Gate • Karcham Dam • Sangla / Chitkul
Rivers • Orchards • First Stay
Meals:
Dinner
Dinner
Accommodation:
Homestay
Homestay
Activities:
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Where India's last village meets the clouds
Today the landscape changes completely: green valleys turn into stark, golden cold desert. Two unforgettable stops before you land at a mirror-like lake.
Visit Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibetan border.
Reach Khab Sangam, where the Spiti and Sutlej rivers meet.
Reach Nako around 8 PM to 9 PM, check in and have dinner.
ABOUT NAKO
A tiny village at over 3,600 m, Nako rests beside a glassy lake lined with willows and prayer flags. Its old monastery and slow pace make it a sunrise-and-chai kind of place.
Chitkul • Khab Sangam • Nako
Borderlands • Lakes • Legends
Meals:
Breakfast,Dinner
Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation:
Homestay
Homestay
Activities:
Trekking
Trekking
Ancient monasteries, endless horizons
Welcome to Spiti, “the Middle Land”. After breakfast, drive deeper into the valley and walk through centuries of Buddhist history before reaching its capital.
Check out around 9 AM and drive towards Kaza.
Stop at Gue Village to see the famous 500-year-old mummy.
Explore Tabo Monastery, one of the most significant in Spiti.
Visit the cliff-top Dhankar Monastery.
Browse local markets.
Reach Kaza around 7 PM to 9 PM and enjoy dinner.
ABOUT TABO & DHANKAR
Founded in 996 CE, Tabo is called the “Ajanta of the Himalayas” for its ancient murals. Dhankar clings to a cliff near 3,900 m, overlooking the meeting of the Spiti and Pin rivers.
Gue Village • Tabo Monastery • Dhankar Monastery • Kaza
Heritage • Monasteries • Arrival
Meals:
Breakfast,Dinner
Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation:
Homestay
Homestay
Activities:
Trekking
Trekking
A monastery in the sky, a bridge above the gorge
A slower, soul-filling day of Spiti's two most photographed landmarks. Bring your camera, a windcheater and your best poses.
Key Monastery: the largest and most iconic Buddhist monastery in Spiti Valley.
Chicham Bridge: walk across Asia's highest suspension bridge at 4,140 m.
Lunch at a local café is self-paid.
Return to Kaza and rest at the hotel for dinner.
ABOUT KEY MONASTERY
Stacked like a white fortress on a conical hill, Key Monastery is around 1,000 years old and home to hundreds of lamas. Its prayer halls glow with butter lamps and ancient thangkas.
Key Monastery • Chicham Bridge • Kaza
Faith • Heights • Frames
Meals:
Breakfast,Dinner
Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation:
Homestay
Homestay
Activities:
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Higher than you've ever been
The day every Spiti traveller waits for. Three record-setting high-altitude stops, crisp thin air and views that make you go quiet.
Hikkim: send a postcard from the world's highest post office (4,400+ m).
Komic: one of the highest motorable villages on Earth, at 4,587 m.
Langza: see the giant Buddha statue and the fossil-rich land.
Lunch at a local café is self-paid.
Return to Kaza by evening.
ABOUT LANGZA
Millions of years ago, this high plateau lay under the Tethys Sea. Today, Langza is known for marine fossils, a golden Buddha facing the snow peaks and absolute silence.
Hikkim • Komic • Langza
Postcards • Peaks • Pure Sky
Meals:
Breakfast,Dinner
Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation:
Homestay
Homestay
Activities:
Trekking
Trekking
Peaks in the rear-view, stories in the heart
One last sunrise in Kaza, then a long scenic drive back through Spiti and Kinnaur with two beautiful stops along the way.
Kibber Village: one of the highest inhabited villages in the world.
Kalpa: stunning views of Kinner Kailash and apple orchards.
Reach Kalpa by evening for an overnight hotel stay.
ABOUT KALPA
Kalpa sits directly opposite the Kinner Kailash range, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. At sunrise and sunset the peaks glow gold above rows of apple orchards.
Kibber • Kalpa
Villages • Sunsets • Scenic Drive
Meals:
Breakfast,Dinner
Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation:
Homestay
Homestay
Activities:
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Golden peaks to pine forests
A last look at the golden Kinner Kailash peaks, then a scenic drive along the Sutlej back down to Shimla.
Catch the sunrise over Kinner Kailash from Kalpa.
Check out and drive towards Shimla along the Sutlej.
Reach Shimla by evening / late night for an overnight hotel stay.
ABOUT THE DRIVE
The road from Kalpa to Shimla follows the Sutlej through Kinnaur's apple orchards and deodar forests, one of the most scenic stretches of the whole circuit.
Kalpa • Sutlej Valley • Shimla
Sunrise • Sutlej • Scenic Drive
Meals:
Breakfast
Breakfast
Activities:
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
One last chai, one last group photo
The mountains fade behind you, but the friendships and stories ride home with you. Squad photos, souvenirs and a final overnight journey.
After breakfast, enjoy free time in Shimla or shop for souvenirs.
Check out from the hotel and proceed to the Volvo stand.
Board the Volvo and begin the overnight journey back to Delhi.
Reach Delhi the next day with unforgettable memories and new friends.
SHIMLA SOUVENIR TIPS
Stroll Mall Road and Lakkar Bazaar for woollens, handmade wooden crafts, local dry fruits and the famous colourful Kinnauri caps.
Free Time • Souvenirs • Volvo to Delhi
Closure • Memories • Goodbyes
Inclusions
- Delhi to Shimla & Shimla to Delhi Volvo transportation
- Mountain travel by Tempo Traveller
- Hotel / Homestay accommodation as per itinerary
- 6 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners
- Trip Captain throughout the journey
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- All major sightseeing points mentioned in the trip itinerary
- Kinnaur & Spiti Valley scenic drives and local experiences
Exclusions
- Day 1 Dinner – Self-paid
- Day 2 Breakfast – Self-paid
- Lunches during sightseeing days – Self-paid
- Personal expenses, shopping and souvenirs
- Travel insurance
- Any food or beverages not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Expenses arising due to delays caused by traffic, weather or strikes
- Any additional expenses due to itinerary changes for safety reasons
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions